An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
2. What is Faith?
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special moments: of communion with God; of self-
examination; of reflection upon the mysteries of
creation. There should also be times, which he sets
aside for food and drink. And this person of
discernment should engage in activity for only one
of three purposes: to accumulate (good actions) for
the next world; to make a living for himself; to
enjoy whatever pleasures are not prohibited. He
should also be an observer of his times, a minder of
his own affairs and the custodian of his tongue. His
actions should be accompanied by a minimum of
words and he should speak at length only on
weighty matters of proper importance.” This is
related as a tradition of the Prophet on the authority
of Abu Dharr.
(IBN HIBBAN)
